Concurrent or sequential development of medial meniscal and subchondral cystic lesions within the medial femorotibial joint in horses (1996-2006).
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Summary
The research article investigates the possible relationship between medial meniscal injuries and subchondral cystic lesions (SCL) in horses’ medial femorotibial (MFT) joint and their prognosis.
Objective and Methodology
The two main goals of this study were to:
- Document the simultaneous presence or sequential development of medial meniscal injuries and SCL in the medial femoral condyle within the MFT joint of the horse.
- Understand the prognosis when both these types of lesions co-exist.
The researchers took a retrospective approach where they examined case records, radiographs of horses identified with both medial meniscal injuries and SCL, and conducted interviews of relevant stakeholders. The method used for identifying these injuries was radiography, arthroscopy or post-mortem examination.
Results
The results revealed that of all the horses undergoing MFT joint arthroscopy, 9.1% or 21 horses, exhibited both a medial meniscal injury and SCL of the medial femoral condyle.
The findings included three scenarios:
- Thirteen horses were found with both abnormalities at the same time.
- In six cases, a meniscal lesion developed after debridement of an SCL.
- Two horses developed an SCL after a medial meniscal injury.
The results also indicated a poor prognosis as only 4 out of 19 horses could return to their intended use. It was also found that the lameness in the horses correlated with the severity of the meniscal injury but did not necessarily determine the outcome.
Conclusions
The conclusion of the study suggests that a small percentage of horses may simultaneously develop a meniscal injury and SCL of the medial femoral condyle within the MFT joint and display a poor prognosis. The findings indicate that trauma to the MFT joint may result in both meniscal and subchondral bone damage of the medial femoral condyle that can occur concurrently or sequentially.
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Researcher Affiliations
- James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Arthroscopy / veterinary
- Cartilage, Articular / pathology
- Cysts / pathology
- Cysts / veterinary
- Female
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horses
- Male
- Retrospective Studies
- Stifle / pathology
Citations
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